In 2008, Cristal US, Inc. acquired International Titanium Powder (ITP) now Cristal Metals, Cristal has extensive experience in the titanium dioxide market. At eight plants around the world, Cristal takes titanium ore through either the sulfate or chloride process and extracts the titanium for the production of titanium intermediates, pigments and catalyst products. Cristal has over 20 years of experience in the supply of titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) to titanium sponge producers. Together, Cristal Metals and Cristal are bringing the science of chemistry to traditional metallurgical processes.